Ashanti Star Miniature Medal 1896

Ashanti Star Miniature Medal 1896. Old contemporary star in good condition.

Only 2000 Stars issued to officers and men. A rare miniature.

The Medal was Awarded in 1896, to troops who served between 16th November 1895-18th February 1896. Under the command of Maj.General Sir F.C. Scott against King Prempeh who had been indulging in cannibalism and human sacrifices.